The Deepsea leg skate (Notoraja tobitukai) is a saltwater fish of the family Arhynchobatidae that grows up to 50 cm.
Description
The deepsea leg skate is a softnose skate (Arhynchobatidae) of the deep continental slope in the northwest Pacific, off East Asia. The species grows to about 50 cm and has a flattened, diamond-shaped, dark-brown body with a soft, velvety skin and a thin tail with fine thorns. Unlike stingrays it has no venomous spine. As a bottom-dweller of the deep water it searches for small crustaceans and worms; it lays eggs in capsules. The fish is harmless to humans.
Frequently asked questions
How do you recognise the Deepsea leg skate?
The Deepsea leg skate has an irregular in shape body and is mainly brown.
Where does the Deepsea leg skate live?
The Deepsea leg skate lives in the sea (marine waters) and is mostly found around sand or mud bottom.
How big does the Deepsea leg skate get?
The Deepsea leg skate grows to a maximum of about 50 cm.
Is the Deepsea leg skate dangerous to humans?
No, the Deepsea leg skate is harmless to humans.
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Same genus Notoraja
More from the family Arhynchobatidae
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